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Chickenpox: What Parents Need to Know

Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD

May 8, 2025

Chickenpox, an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is most associated with fever and an itchy rash. Before a vaccine was introduced in 1995, chickenpox was a common childhood illness in the United States...

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Speech Therapy and Its Connection to Mental Health

Rebecca Craine, MSEd, CCC-SLP

May 1, 2025

Speech and language development is an integral part of early childhood. When kids aren’t progressing as they should, it’s important to understand the reason why—and address it. This isn’t just imperative for speech, but also...

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Father and son watching tv

Talking with Children About Politics

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

April 29, 2025

These days we are flooded with information about politics, partisan conflicts and disagreements. Facts, figures and opinions concerning local, national and international issues can easily engulf us and our children. More in...

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Spring and Summer Bicycle Safety

John A Gaines, MD

April 23, 2025

With the warmer weather and longer days now here, children are out riding their bikes. There are a few easy but essential steps that kids should take after adjusting the seats and filling their tires with air to ensure a safe...

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Nosebleeds: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Hannah Fassel Justus, MD

Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are very common, especially in children. The lining inside the nose has many small...

It’s National Sibling Day: Why are We Celebrating?

Wendy A. Plante, PhD

While most of us have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day circled on our calendars, don’t forget to note today – April 10 is...

Parent hugging child

Gentle Parenting: What It Is, How It Can Help, and Possible Drawbacks

Laura H. Dawson, MD

While parenting can be described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences, it is also one of the hardest. It feels...

Boy with Measles rash

Measles FAQ: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Avoid It

Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD

Following the development of the measles vaccine and efforts to routinely vaccinate children, cases of the disease...

Mother comforting son on couch

Chest Pain in Children and Teens: Should You Be Concerned?

Thomas J. Seery, MD

February 20, 2025

It is common for children and teenagers to occasionally feel sharp chest pains. These pains are typically brief, but at...

Kids in school holding hands smiling

Social Emotional Learning: Helping Children Build Skills for Life

Greta Francis, PhD

January 21, 2025

Helping children on the path to becoming successful and thriving adults can take on many forms. One of those is social...

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Weighted blankets

The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital

December 18, 2023

Do you like the feeling of someone giving you a big, tight hug or being wrapped up tightly with blankets at night? If so...

The Benefits of Podcasts for Children

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

February 12, 2019

We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read...

Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD

November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

Conscious discipline

What is Conscious Discipline?

Brown University Health Blog Team

January 20, 2020

Parents, caregivers and teachers serve as role models for children. This is especially true when it comes to managing...

Ear Pain in Children: What You Should Know

Sharon Gibson, MD

February 15, 2023

Ear infections and ear fluid are the most common illnesses in childhood other than colds. If your child has ever had an...

Weighted blankets

The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital

December 18, 2023

Do you like the feeling of someone giving you a big, tight hug or being wrapped up tightly with blankets at night? If so...

The Benefits of Podcasts for Children

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

February 12, 2019

We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read...

Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD

November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

Conscious discipline

What is Conscious Discipline?

Brown University Health Blog Team

January 20, 2020

Parents, caregivers and teachers serve as role models for children. This is especially true when it comes to managing...

Ear Pain in Children: What You Should Know

Sharon Gibson, MD

February 15, 2023

Ear infections and ear fluid are the most common illnesses in childhood other than colds. If your child has ever had an...

Weighted blankets

The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital

December 18, 2023

Do you like the feeling of someone giving you a big, tight hug or being wrapped up tightly with blankets at night? If so...

The Benefits of Podcasts for Children

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

February 12, 2019

We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read...

Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD

November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

Upcoming Events & Recent News

May

13

2025

Digital Safety in a Polarized World: Tips for Advocates

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13 for a free virtual presentation about digital safety in today's online enviroment. Whether you manage communications ...

May

14

2025

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Hiring Event

We're hiring for registered nurses in a psychiatric/behavioral health setting at Rhode Island Hospital, Bradley Hospital, Newport Hospital, Gateway Healthcare, and Morton Hospital.Event DetailsWhat to Bring to This EventPlease bring multiple copies ...

May

14

2025

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

Let's make mental health a priority! Join the Brown University Community Health Institute and the Providence Public School Department (PPSD) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 for the PPSD Health ...

May

15

2025

Hasbro Children's Asthma Education Classes

Hasbro Children's is holding asthma classes for families and their children throughout 2025, in both English and Spanish. The classes are open to all who want to attend and are geared toward children between ...

May

20

2025

Understanding Selective Mutism: Helpful Tips and Strategies

This presentation aims to provide an overview of selective mutism (SM). It will review considerations in the diagnosis of SM, including diagnostic criteria, differences in presentations, and myths about this disorder. The presentation will also ...